Accounts Receivable Clerk

Texas Hydraulics - Temple, TX

Full-time

Temple, TX

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Clerk plays a crucial role in managing the financial transactions related to customer accounts. This position is responsible for assisting with a portfolio of customers, focusing on past due collections and dispute resolution. The clerk will record payments to customer accounts and maintain accurate accounts receivable records. This role is essential for ensuring that the company maintains healthy cash flow and customer relationships. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will report directly to the Accounting Lead and is classified as a full-time, non-exempt position. In this role, the clerk will prepare, review, and analyze aged receivable reports and system information to facilitate the collection of aged balances. They will respond to general accounts receivable requests, which may include providing invoice copies, new customer forms, and addressing other inquiries. The clerk will also perform collection calls for invoices and other charges on assigned accounts, adhering to established department policies and procedures. Additionally, they will create reports for delinquent accounts and communicate with the customer service and sales departments for further instructions. Timely follow-up actions are critical in this position to ensure that customer commitments are met. The clerk will assist with the system scrub of Master Data and all past due balances on customer accounts, setting the highest ethical standards for themselves and others. Other duties may be assigned as necessary, making this a dynamic role within the accounting department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze aged receivable reports and system information to facilitate the collection of aged balances.
• Respond to general AR requests such as providing invoice copies, new customer forms, and other general inquiries.
• Perform collection calls for invoices and other charges on assigned accounts pursuant to established department policies and procedures.
• Create reports for delinquent accounts and send them to the customer service and sales departments for instructions.
• Perform timely follow-up actions to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Assist with system scrub of Master Data and all past due balances on customer accounts.
• Set the highest ethical standards for self and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing collections for a portfolio of customers.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Excel.
• Oracle Experience - Receivables module (Preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organization, detail-orientation, and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Initiative
• Customer service orientation